Auctions are becoming an increasingly popular means of liquidating merchandise. Prices realized at auction most accurately reflect an item's fair market value. At Stanton's our goal is to maximize the potential of your merchandise through an efficient, safe and highly effective process. Our approach to bringing each item to auction includes the complete devotion of our vast resources regardless of value. From the moment your item, collection, or estate is consigned it is given the special attention and careful handling it deserves. We promote our sales vigorously so that your consignments attract the proper interest and consideration. We advertise regularly in the major antique trade publications, magazines and regional newspapers. Our auctions are consistently well attended. In addition, we are equipped to accomodate substantial absentee interest via internet, fax, and live phone bidding. Our bidders and buyers extend coast to coast and around the world. They include advanced collectors, all levels of dealers, and those with a general appreciation of antiquities.

When consigning with Stanton's you can be assured of expert execution of the following steps;

  1. Evaluation of items. We will work with you to determine whether items are appropriate for sale at auction. Evaluations can be made at your home or other location, in our office and often through photographs.
  2. Agreement of consignment between you, the consignor, and Stanton's. Our low commission rate covers transportation, storage, photography, item preparation, promotion, sales, and recordkeeping.
  3. Placement of consignments into an appropriate auction in a timely, efficient manner, followed by proper promotion through our web site, direct mail and extensive print advertising campaigns to ensure optimum exposure to potential buyers.
  4. Presentation of consignments in a secure environment. For potential buyers unable to attend the auction, we provide absentee and telephone bidding, affording your consignments even more valuable exposure.
  5. Sale of consignments at our professionally conducted, well-attended auctions.
  6. Payment and thorough reporting of sales results to consignor within 30 days of the auction.

Not only have we handled quality consignments from all six of our New England states, in addition we have liquidated major estates and collections from Florida to California to the Mid-West, plus New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania just to name a few. Contact us today to discuss how we can best provide you with a safe, effective, and profitable means of selling your valuables.